Lion of the Desert

1981, 2h 53min -

This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya during the second Italo-Senussi War. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives. Show more

"Lion of the Desert" — movie produced in USA and released in 1981. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 53min. "Lion of the Desert" is currently available for rent and to buy on Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!